A randomized 25 question test from a pool of 761 questions, good luck!
The numerous tasks that are accomplished at the same time in a DCS, is a result of the configured software programs that it has . Which of the software programs below will governed by IEC-61804-2?
Which of the wire types below is best suited for field device transmissions?
In networking, the ability to transmit data is vital. Which of the terms below would best be described as a networks ability, within a specific amount of time, to insure the delivery of data or node communication?
Alarm management is based upon the process conditions model. Which of the conditions in that model could be described as the optimal operating conditions?
Which of the network components below would commonly be used as a protocol converter and communication signal converter?
Which of the messaging types below is best described as independent communication with the scanner module initiated by the properly configured field device?
Which of the messaging types below is best described as independent communication with the scanner module initiated by the properly configured field device?
Data transmission has three modes, of the answers below choose the best answer that is not one of those modes.
The standard recommended by ISA-18.2 is for 3-4 priority level alarms to be used. Which of the alarm priority levels below can best be described as the highest level alarm, demanding prompt operator action?
Twisted pair to fiber optic is the best example of which of the following converters?
Each network layer for a DCS has it's own specialized equipment or software. Which of the layers below would make the I/O of a DCS and it's associated controllers communicate?
A typical HMI has several subsystems attached to it. Which of the subsystems below would be involved in the manipulation process control inputs?
The OSI model describes how a network should be arranged. Which of the layers below defines the media access method and the message frame structure?
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are 5 and 6 digit addresses, each address starting with a specific number for the register type. Which number below starts the input registers addresses?
The industrial network topologies you are required to use is defined by the OSI network model. Which of the common topologies below is likely described as a network that has a single common channel that connects to all the nodes in the network individually?
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are only four types of registers that can be accessed by the master. Which of the terms below is best described as a discreet output memory location?
Which of the answers below is not an advantage of digital communications to field devices?
Which of the answers below best reflects an unguided medium?
The standard recommended by ISA-18.2 is for 3-4 priority level alarms to be used. Which of the alarm priority levels below should have the quickest response times?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is the largest in area covered?
The industrial network topologies you are required to use is defined by the OSI network model. Which of the common topologies below is likely described as a network a single continuous pathway through each node from being connected directly to two other nodes?
Which of the connectors below is best suited for environments with vibration?
There are many options to choose from for alarm states. Which of the following alarm states can be best described as when the alarm clears due to the process before the operator has time to respond to it?
Data communication in a DCS takes the form of various net works. Which of the networks below would connect FCEs, field devices and sensors?
A DCS can be programmed with function blocks that are needed to execute specific tasks. Which of the answers below describes where the information to define these tasks comes from?